North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
★ 5.00
£32
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Copeland
★ 5.00
£36
| North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Copeland |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 53.9% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £31.95 | £35.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £32 vs £36.
For beginners: Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £35.75)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.75 vs £31.95)
Who should buy North?
North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Copeland?
Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North British 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 5943449) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended Irish Whiskey